The Mech Touch - Chapter 7217

The Phase Lord Department needed a kinship network.

This meant that Ves would be tasked with creating a new ancestral spirit that specifically appealed to the Ascended Giants.

Well, he was already planning to create a design spirit based on the darkness element, so he may as well fulfill a second order.

Perhaps he should create additional design spirits in order to meet other needs, such as creating a design spirit centered around spearmanship.

In any case, the Dark Apostle had nothing to do with it. He was the fighter, not the creator. He may have access to all of the theory and methods required to create a spiritual product, but he lacked the skill and confidence to succeed.

Ves on the other hand lacked the fighting spirit and control over his true body to become good at fighting. He lacked the right mindset and had never seriously devoted himself to the grind needed to become a competent soldier or warrior. These were aspects that no enlightenment fruit could improved.

Though the Dark Apostle should have lacked these qualities as well, his own qualities allowed him to master the fighting skills a lot faster and execute his moves more decisively. This could make all the difference in the field.

The two already recognized how much better they would be off if they depended on each other.

Sure, Ves felt upset that an interloper had intruded into his true body and took away valuable hours of his life.

The Dark Apostle meanwhile felt pissed that the outdated version of himself still stubbornly clung to his true body like a renter who was supposed to be evicted from his apartment.

Yet despite their desire to monopolize their true body, they recognized more and more that they benefited from cooperating with each other. That made their shared ’tenancy’ a lot more bearable.

Once the meeting finally concluded, the humans and giants went their separate ways, but not before giving the new polemarchos a few important notices.

"Your galactic citizenship will likely be increased to the next tier soon over the objections of the Evolution Witch." Secret Keeper Zariel-775 said. "To be more precise, Professor Ves Larkinson’s galactic citizenship will be upgraded to tier 2, as he is your human side. This is an important transition. The Bluejay Fleet will receive further reinforcements, though not as much as you think as the addition of 30 Ascended Giants already take up much of the quota. What is more important is that reaching this tier will give you access to many databases and classified information. You and Ves will come into contact with secrets that can set back many important plans if you lack discretion."

"" The Dark Apostle fell into thought for a moment. ""

He knew quite well that if he carelessly handled these secrets, he would definitely piss off multiple powerful groups and individuals!

The Dark Apostle had no intention of inviting the wrath of the Evolution Witch on his head.

What he feared the most was to piss off red humanity’s god pilots and Star Designers so much that they would reserve time off their busy schedules to capture him and exorcise him from his true body!

In order to avoid this possible outcome, the Dark Apostle had no choice but to play the role of a subservient little giant and continue to show forbearance.

This was not the time to think about antagonizing red humanity and destroying his position of trust among the major human powers.

The secret keeper appeared satisfied with this answer. "Good. You can expect to receive intelligence briefings more frequently from now on. You will also be invited to partake in small discussion panels where matters of greater import are being considered. I may not be the only secret keeper to pass on information to you. Do not be surprised if other secret keepers present themselves to you in the future."

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"That is the effect that we aim to produce."

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A short pause ensued. "It is clear that she has a plan for you, but plans have a way of becoming overtaken by reality. Not even god pilots are immune to making mistakes."

That was as close to a criticism to the Evolution Witch that he could voice.

The robed figure nodded to the Dark Apostle before departing from the large conference room.

Another figure approached. Formation Master Andrea Vos had a shorter message.

"The Moloch Squadron will not only be receiving the Armitage, but possibly other warships as well as cultivator soldiers. You can expect us to be able to provide more support to you and the rest of the Bluejay Fleet."

The Dark Apostle knew how much of a difference this could make. Not every problem could be solved by throwing 30 Ascended Giants at it. Besides, more hulls meant more room for plunder.

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Although the Bluejay Fleet was officially a combined escort force that was mainly supposed to answer to the Red Three, the Dark Apostle knew that the words spoken by Calabast were gradually becoming true.

Once Ves became a tier 2 galactic citizen, He no longer served the powers that be.

He became the powers that be.

The rules became less of a constraint to him. He could get away with more stuff and he could issue orders to the Bluejay Fleet without suffering any repercussions.

For example, the Dark Apostle doubted that the Red Three still cared about the rule that the Bluejay Fleet was not supposed to support their principal when initiating offensive actions!

The Dark Apostle smirked. He looked forward to turning the Bluejay Fleet into his private cudgel.

One of the giants approached next. The Divine Harpoon made his way out in order to prepare some of his men for reassignment to the Armitage.

The Fiery Axe on the other hand approached and took a deliberate look at her polemarchos.

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"" The Dark Apostle responded with a smile. ""

The Fiery Axe nodded in approval. ""

"" The Dark Apostle sighed. ""

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The Fiery Axe raised one of her eyebrows.

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The Dark Apostle grinned back at the female strategos. ""

The Fiery Axe already had a guess of what this solution might entail.

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"" He admitted. ""

The female giant looked intrigued. ""

The two giants talked a bit more. The two had been opponents once, but now that the leadership challenge had passed, they had become comrades who fought on the same side.

The Fiery Axe did not disparage the Dark Apostle for being young and inexperienced.

She did not judge him for using unconventional means to strengthen his combat power and rely on that to win the leadership challenge.

She genuinely accepted his ascension and provided plenty of information and advice on how to keep the giants in line.

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That sounded like a serious problem alright.

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"." The Fiery Axe shrugged. ""

That sounded dangerous. Letting these giants crash into reality head-first could easily lead to casualties that were not that cheap to replenish!

However, the Dark Apostle believed that the Fiery Axe was right about how certain lessons would not stick unless the student learned the hard way of ignoring certain pieces of wisdom.

Casualties were inevitable so long as the giants took part in the Red War.

However, this might be what the Phase Lord Department needed to transform the Ascended Giants into a true warrior race.

The Dark Apostle could not tolerate weakness and stagnation in his own ranks. The giants were already few in number, but he did not mind cutting it down further in order to rid his subordinates of weak and unreliable soldiers.